The incidence of diabetes is increasing tremendously worldwide. According to IDF India has the second largest number of patients with diabetes. Discoveries of new drugs in treatment of diabetes have improved the longevity of patients with diabetes. But along with this the incidences of chronic complications of diabetes have also increased. Though the association of diabetes with that of neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy has been well documented, majority of other complications have remained unfocussed. The present review focuses on some of the recently discovered complications of diabetes, such as diabetic myopathy and diabetes and lung function.

Key words:Diabetes;Myopathy;Lung function;Chronic complications.